Can I go swimming after a hair transplant?
The short answer
Usually from day 28, if your clinic agrees.
Day by day
- Days 0–13Not yet
Not yet. Keep the grafts out of pools, the sea, lakes and hot tubs until the skin has healed.
- Days 14–27Careful
Only once all crusts are gone and the skin is closed, and only if your clinic agrees. Rinse with clean water afterwards and keep the sun off your head.
- From day 28Yes
Usually fine now. Rinse chlorine or salt water off afterwards and protect your scalp from the sun.
Not yet reviewed by a doctor — verify with your clinic.